But now that everyone was in public, the Queen Mother did not ask any more questions.

Su Jingyao was sitting on one side, and because they were so close, she could almost hear the conversation between the empress dowager and the county lady.

Jun Zechen could also hear it, but acted as if he didn't hear it and remained calm, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

Sudden.

Lady Chu's personal maid, Jingxiang, ran in with a look of fear on her face, staggering.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Queen Mother, Your Majesty, I have something to report."

She knelt on the ground, her voice trembling and her body shaking.

"Empress, Lady Chu has died of poisoning!"

As soon as the palace maid finished speaking, the entire hall fell into deathly silence.

Su Jingyao was sitting in a high position, and her eyes suddenly darkened.

Originally, because of the relationship between the Yan and Chu families, Su Jingyao had already been planning to take action against Miss Chu.

However, she didn't expect that someone would take action before her.

Who killed Miss Chu?

What is the purpose?

Originally, Minister Chu was drinking and chatting with the ministers next to him, with a smile on his face.

I never thought I would hear such shocking news.

His smile froze on his face instantly, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground with a bang.

Minister Chu strode to the center of the hall in grief and anger, his steps heavy and anxious.

"Your Majesty, who is so cruel and bold as to poison a concubine to death in the harem?"

Minister Chu knelt in the middle, his voice was shrill, his eyes were full of anger and questioning, and his gaze seemed to be spewing fire.

"Master Chu, Miss Chu was murdered in the harem. I will definitely investigate thoroughly and give Master Chu an explanation."

Su Jingyao straightened her body slightly, her expression serious and her tone firm.

Since something happened in the harem, Su Jingyao must take responsibility.

If Jun Zechen handles it, how will the court officials view her as the queen?

"Empress, I know that my daughter offended you when she was in the East Palace, but she is also the apple of the Chu family's eye. How could she die in such an unclear way?"

Minister Chu's voice was filled with tears and his forehead hit the ground heavily.

"I beg your Majesty and the Queen to look into everything clearly and give an explanation to my daughter and the Chu family!"

He raised his head and stared straight at Su Jingyao.

If your daughter had not offended the Queen, Your Majesty would not have ignored her after she gave birth to the third prince.

He didn't even get promoted, and gave the third prince, who originally belonged to the Chu family, to someone else.

Su Jingyao's eyes were sharp, like a sword.

"Of course, no matter who in the harem has such a thing, I will investigate and punish them severely."

Her voice was cold.

Minister Chu was putting pressure on her and even pointing the finger at her as the queen.

It was his daughter who harmed her in the East Palace. Now that something has happened, he is going to bite her back?

The coldness in Su Jingyao's eyes grew stronger.

After saying that, Su Jingyao turned her head and looked first at the Queen Mother with guilt in her eyes, and then turned to Jun Zechen.

"Mother, Your Majesty, the matter of Lady Chu is my responsibility. I will investigate and deal with it now. Today is Mother's welcoming banquet. Your Majesty, please continue to accompany Mother. I will take my leave first."

Su Jingyao spoke at a slow pace and bowed slightly after she finished speaking.

The Queen Mother has obviously become indifferent to these things, and the harem has never been peaceful.

She sighed softly, then nodded slightly, her expression calm.

Jun Zechen frowned, with some worry in his eyes.

But Yaoyao never liked him to interfere in the affairs of the harem.

Su Jingyao turned and walked out of the hall, her face as cold as ice.

Xu Xiurong and Yan Zhaoyi, who were sitting nearby, looked at the Queen's departing back and glanced at each other.

A hint of gloating flashed across Xu Xiurong's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Yan Zhaoyi narrowed her eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.

Then the two of them picked up the wine in the cup and took a sip as if nothing had happened.

Miaoyun followed behind Su Jingyao, looking a little nervous.

A concubine died suddenly and they were totally unaware.

Miaoyun carefully raised her head and glanced at her master's back. She could already feel the low pressure emanating from her master.

Su Jingyao suddenly spoke up, "Tell Doctor Jin to go to Yutang Palace."